11/11/2022
UK Retained EU Law Bill’s impact on intellectual property
EU law has had a profound impact on the UK legal system relating to IP, including harmonisation around trade mark, design and copyright law.
Government Regulation
11/11/2022
“Spent” golden contract means enterprise zone allowances disallowed
EZAs were valuable deductions from corporation tax or income tax for expenditure incurred in specified zones intended to encourage development and regeneration where there might otherwise not have been.
11/11/2022
UK payment services and e-money firms urged to embrace consumer duty
The financial regulatory body considers that the duty supports and strengthens its goal of seeing customers and customer outcomes at the heart of a firm’s business. It views payment services as having a crucial role in this.
11/11/2022
Paid promotions guide issued for social media platforms, brands and influencers
The new suite of guidance comes after a CMA investigation identified concerns that some social media influencers were not clearly disclosing when they had been paid or incentivised to promote goods or services.
11/10/2022
Indonesia publishes guideline on how to invest sustainable ocean-related projects
Blue finance refers to investment in projects which protect the ocean environment and help sustainable ocean economic activities.
11/10/2022
UK and non-EU businesses to face more uncertainty in GDPR data breach reporting
Under article 27 of the GDPR, those controllers or processors must “designate in writing a representative in the Union”, subject to limited exceptions.
11/10/2022
Mishcon de Reya, Queen Mary University and Blackstone Chamber's International Asset Tracing and Recovery Course returns for second year
The course will be delivered by leading fraud specialist Gary Miller, Partner at Mishcon de Reya and Chairman of the International Fraud Group, along with Philippa Rees
11/10/2022
Businesses need to adapt their strategy to overcome labour shortage
Employers that provide for diversity take measures to prevent discrimination and inequality to create a balanced and productive working environment.
11/10/2022
Document duty changes in Guernsey
It is not possible to take advantage of the relief more than once.
11/09/2022
EU deadline looms for data transfer contracts remediation
Businesses that operate in the UK as well as in the EU must factor in a separate compliance deadline
11/09/2022
DFSA unveils new crypto token regime for DIFC
Authorised persons will be able to carry out services related to crypto tokens
11/09/2022
Herbert Smith Freehills Launches New Edition of Class Actions Book
Recognising the high number of judicial decisions on both procedural points and substantiative issues affecting those who bring – and defend – class action litigation, the book reflects a range of developments affecting class actions.
11/09/2022
Hogan Lovells launches 2023 Nicholas Cheffings Para Athlete Bursary applications
The Nicholas Cheffings Para Athlete bursary will support ten Para athletes as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
11/09/2022
UK employers risk delegating too much of their right to work checks
Employers have been obliged to carry out mandatory remote checks on non-British and non-Irish workers via the Home Office online checking service since April 2022.
11/08/2022
Latham & Watkins Advises Ouster in Merger of Equals With Velodyne
A multidisciplinary deal team represents the San Francisco-based provider of high-resolution digital lidar.
11/07/2022
European Commission issues revised informal guidance notice suitable for "Green Deal" and other innovative projects
This Revised Notice follows recent statements made by the Commission that emphasise an ever-increasing focus on Green Deal principles in relation to clean energy, agriculture, transport and sustainable innovation.
11/07/2022
An introduction to the new lending, credit and finance law
The primary purpose of the LCF Law is to regulate the credit and finance sector to protect consumers who make use of consumer credit, including individual loans, home finance and credit for the purchase of goods and services.
11/07/2022
A Leaf Through Key Considerations Relating to Green Lease
The alterations clause may also provide that the tenant may not make any alterations which may adversely affect the Building Energy Rating ("BER") or environmental performance of the premises.
11/07/2022
Bespoke goods consumer rights require retailer review, say experts
The cooling off period does not need to be provided by online retailers to consumers in relation to the distance selling of bespoke goods.
11/07/2022
Ruling supports ‘bad faith’ trade mark counterclaims
The Court of Appeal’s ruling comes ahead of a highly anticipated judgment by the UK Supreme Court on the law on ‘bad faith’ trade mark registrations.